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minava
[mi-ˈna-vɐ]
verb
mined (past tense of minar)
1.
third person singular preterite of 'minar' - to undermine, weaken, or erode gradually
The constant criticism minava her confidence.
A crítica constante minava sua confiança.
2.
to dig or excavate in mines
They minava the ore from the mountainside.
Eles minavam o minério da encosta da montanha.
3.
to lay mines or explosive devices
The soldiers minava the perimeter during the war.
Os soldados minavam o perímetro durante a guerra.
Synonyms
enfraquecia
corroía
destruía
escavava
Antonyms
fortalecia
reforçava
Regional Variations
General Portuguese
minava
Standard usage across Portuguese-speaking regions
Brazil
minava
Common in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
minava
Standard form in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
minar a base
minar confiança
minar moral
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